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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
A Buried Treasure.

a remarkable story reached the IN
DEX this week, that, in the light of
reason and the experience of the aver
age Kansan. sounds very tishy. The
story is that three years ago a sociable
young gentleman, of this city, who we
will call Jimeby, for instance, sent
away for three gallons Of McBrayer's
best. and in anticipation of its prompt
arrival, invited several friends to help
him celebrate his birthday anniver-
sary. But in those days of slow coaches
and uncertain express delivery, the
package did not arrive until the cele-
bratiOn was over. 1t was then agreed
that the package should be taken at
midnight and buried in some secluded
spot, only known TO JImeby, Esample
and TomobryGn, there 10 remain for
three years. to the hour. when 1t was to
be resurrected and putwhere it would
do the most good. The ceremonies
were performed, and the incident soon
passed out of the minds of the three
sections in that queer proceeding.
1t SO happened that last week, when
the high joints were assembled in their
star chamber, issuing edicts that froze
the marrow in the bones of more than
one citizen, and when there was
Liquor liquor. everywhere,
And not drop 10 drink.
one of the trio of 81 sat about to study
out some way to get even drop to
cool a parched tongue and quench a
thirst that had been made dOubly Sc
we're since every place had been shut
down. Then it was he remembered
the buried treasure. To think was to
act, and with spade and pick this ener-
getic citizen, who had never been
known to dig into anything harder
suit, was soon delving INTO the earth,
the echoes of his blows resounding
through the streets and alleys of this
then quiet city. His labors were
crowned with success and with a trag-
ical "Ah. hah! ALI, hah!' he soon had
that jug of now eight-year-old McBray-
er securely imprisoned in locked doors.
When this was done, with 6endish
glee, the other two sections were mott
| fed, and the next day the town was
told the story, and as one man it pro-
ceeded to the Office of the resurrection
list and begged for even one drop OF
that nectar.
This is the story as it was given to
us. 1t has two very weak points that
will be noticed at a glance. In the
first place that crowd would never have
buried the contents of the demijohn.
They might have buried the empty
vessel, however. Secondly, had they
in some moment of delerium hidden
the treasure, they wouldhave unearthed
it before the ringing of the next cur.
few, even at the risk of meeting grim
| death itself.
We discredit the whole story.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
Uncle Ed. actually bought
a carload of new goods on
his trip East this month.
The Voting Precincts.

At their special meeting yesterday,
the county commissioners fixed the vot-
ing precincts In the county as follows:
Except as otherwise noted, each mu-
nicipal township to be voting precinct
and the polls to be located at the places
heretofore used.
Eagle township was divided into two
precincts. All vest of the section line
between sections q and %, 80 and 80,
township 81; and 5, and o, 10 and II
- and 2i, % and %, township SO all II
range -, to vote at the Lockard schoo:
house i;tdisirict No. IS. All east of the
line described 10 vote at the Dry Creek
school house IN district No. 30.
ElwcoI township was divided into
two precincts. All west of the section
line between sections 81 and IS, town.
ship SO; . and s. 10 and IL, II and 10.
- and y. p and -, 81 and 35, township
"a , and 3. 10 and IL, IA and Is, town
ship So; all in range IL, will vote at Ca
nema.
In McAdoo township the voting place
win be at the school house in district
No. 90.
Hardtner precinct was discontinued.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
A P,obtaons K,cI

The present mail arrangements be-
tween this place and Attica are shame
on the government. No mail agent or
mail car comes here, only pouch line
being in operation. The mail for this
place and western points is put in
pouches and dumped on the baggage
car at Attica, and if it gets here all
right, and if it does not we must
grin and bear it. Here is a city of 1900
people; here is distributing Office for
a scope of country thirty by sixty miles;
here is the most important railroad
terminus IN Kansas, and yet it must
have pouch mail. Is the government
so poor that it can't send a car here, or
is there job by which the railroad
company gets as much for mixing our
mail up with baggage as it would for
carrying the mail as the law contem-
plates? Last Saturday the pouches
were dumped on the platform at Attica
and forgotten until night, when they
were brought oyer on a freight train.
Who is to blame?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19

OvercOats, the largest lot
ever shown here, some very
fine ones, at Youmans'.
Buy your fruits, nuts and CONNECTIONS
of Young & Lineberg's next door to
postoffice. q
l.. NJ. Axline's new residence, on
north Walnut street, is beginning to
take shape.
Communion services will be held by
the Dunkards, at Mingona, next Sat
urday at 1880. Preaching will occur
the same afternoon. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to all to be present.
An attempt was made last week by
several unprincipled republicans to i'm
plicate ID. J. Aber and John Higgins,
in the work of bringing the attorney
general here. Both of these men pub
licly denied that they had anything to
do with sending for him and did not
even know that he was coming until he
was here. No one who knows Mr..
Higgins or Mr.. Aber will for a moment
question the truthfulness of their as
SertiOnS.
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Qlite a Surprise.

The enterprising and industrious Ia
dies OF the Presbyterian church arrang-
ed and carried out programme that
was delightful TO all who were present,
and reflected credit upon themselves
for the harmonious manner in which
everything was conducted. Last Fri
day evening, October 14th. being the
twelfth wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. McEIrny, The ladies concluded to
help celebrate the event in an applopri-
ate manner. \ few of them went quiet
~ around and apprised the members of
the church. ana the friends of the wOr
I tiny couple of their intentions, aud found
all willing TO respond. According to
/ arrangements. the crowd met at the
store of Byerley. Dark 81 Runyan, at
eight o'clock, and wendell their way TO
the home of their pastor. Upon arrlv-
/ ing, the family seemed surprised to
have 50 many callers at one time but
| the speaker explained the facts, and
/ all were cordially received and made to
! feel at home.
/
house, and requested Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
ElrOy to act in another capacity. About
nine o clock Rev. Mr.. Sanderson, of the
NJ. f. church. made his appearance in
the parlor, followed by Mr.. and Mrs.
McElroy, when Mr.. Sanderson, in a
happy manner congratulated the couple
upon this, their twelfth wedding ami
versary. He said he felt assured that
they had lived happily together, and,
judging from his own experience of
SEVENTEEN years of matrimonial felicity,
that it were well they had met. and
having met, 'twere better they had wed.
As the years pass on, feelings akin to
hallOwedness and sacredness entwine
the hearts of husband and wife, and
draw them nearer to each other. Then,
on behalf of the ladies of the church,
he presented Mrs. McElroy handsome
black dress pattern, of Henrietta cloth.
And on behalf of the gentlemen of the
congregation, he presented Mr.. Noel
roy fine OvercOat.
Mr.. McElrOy, in heartfelt manner,
thanked his members and friends for
the substantial testimonial of their es-
TEEN and confidence, and assured all
that he had no reason to regret the step
he took twelve years ago; and that
through all the vicissitudes incumbent
upon PASTORS life, his wife had been
help and pleasure, and that they had
lived very happily together. After
hearing the experiences of these two
worthy men, the bachelors could not
refrain from signing that so much val
liable time had been lost to them.
Mrs. McElroy wore her silvery gray
silk bridal dress and gloves, just as they
were twelve years ago. Mr.. McElroy
had the identical gloves and hat which
he had used on that important occasion
/ in the past.
After congratulations the guests were
served to delightful refreshments, pre-
pared and brought there by the ladies
present. The cakes were very fine; the
ice cream, made by Mrs. Livingston
and Mrs. Mckay, was most excellent,
and the coffee was finely favored.
Tie hour of IL was rapidly approach
ing when all babe Mr.. and Mrs. McElroy
goOd-by, and wished for them many
returns of their happy wedding ami
versary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
Roval Arch Work.

The Royal Arch degree was confer
red on W. L. Cox, j. w. Smith and Jo-
seph Massey, of Sun City, last Thurs
day night, by Cyprus chapter, of this
city. After the ceremonies banquet
was spread at Warren's restaurant, Oh
north Main street. OF the eighteen
who partook of the feast, not one went
away dissatisfied and harmony and con-
tentment was plainly observable in the
happy company,
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Public Cooking.

At the store of w. 5. Watkins u Co..
next Friday and Saturday, practical
cooking exhibition with the Food OF
Foods, - Cerealine. and Horsford's bak.
ing powder will occur. a variety OF
fine dishes will be prepared by an eff
cient cook and distributed to those at.
tending. The ladies especially are in.
Vited to be present.
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Card Of Thanks.

SdIu Va 4uduAb|
We desire to express our thanks 10
the good people who assembled at our
house last Friday night. to tender con-
gratulations on our twelfth marriage
anniversary; also to those who desired
to be present, but were detained at
home. We thank you for the kindness
expressed, and for the substantial COM
fort you left with us.
JAS. c. MCELROY,
Z. +. MCELROY.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
NotIcA.

All persons intending to teach in the
schools of Barber county, who do not
hold certificates, are notified that a
public examination will be held at the
school house in Medicine Lodge, on
Saturday, Oct. 20, 1887. 1 will not
grant temporary certificates thereafter.
II. S. LANDS, Co. Supt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
A Shirt Factory.

Mrs. b. f. Merritt and Mrs. Q. Brad
ley have established shirt factory
here, and are meeting with good sue
cess. There is no reason why the mo
ney now sent away from here for shirts
should not he kept 1T home I:amounts
to hundreds of dollars every year.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
A Large Sale.

y sale of considerable importance
was conSummated this week through L.
F. Pearson 81 Co., by which Reub. Lake
disposed of his stock of merchandise,
at Lake City, to /. &. Cuppy, of Attica,
lettingtke goods go at cost and carriage,
and receiving 2O0 acres of land adjoin-
ing Humboldt, at $50 per acre, 30
acres 3 uilcs sogth of Attica, at SO per
acre, aud leo acres p milas south Of
Aitica. at $3.50 per acre. Mr. Cnppy
will continue the mercantile business
at Lake City.
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Sale Of Live Stock.

There will be public sale of 200 head
of horses, cattle and hogs, three miles
north of Lake City, on Thursday, Oct.
20, 1887. Nine months credit will be
given on bankable notes.
SHORE & MCADOO.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19

l will be at my office, in Medicine
Lodge, every Saturday. During the
week ] shall visit schools.
II. 5. LANDS, Co. Supt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19

Mrs. l.. b. Corson has decided to re-
enter the business of dress-making, ana
will be glad to have her lady friends
call on her, at the room one door south
of Higgins furniture store, on Mali.
street. All work guaranteed, and pri-
ceS satisfactory. II
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19

Blankets, a large ass ortmelt
ana a superior line, bought
for cash, now on sale. Stan.
diford, Youmans IL Eldred.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19

1000 pieces of New Fall
Prints, latest patterns, to be
seen now at Youmans',
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19

Canton Flannels, all colors,
single and double face. Stan.
difOrd, Youmans q Eldred.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THU
FIRST NATIONAL BANK AT MEDICINE
LODGE, IN THE STATE OF KANSAS.
ATTHE CLOSE OF BUSINESS, OCTOBER
5, 1881.
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Hofiea.

Remember about those bedrock pri
ces on Cook Stoves at Morris Bros. IL
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
WOOD e VINCENT.
Hand Press For Sale.

hand PresS For Bale.
We have for sale, cheap for cash, al
S-column Washington hand press, as
good as new. Having put in a steam
power press, we have no use for the
hand press. Any person who has casl
to pay for it can learn the figures by
addressing THE INDEX,
Medicine Lodge. Kans.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
DRESSMAKING!

The Misses Ruthyan are located in the ThonrI :
son block, first fioor and are prepared 10 do any
kind of dressmakng, cutting and hitting
Their terms are reasonable. Orders from the
country will receive prompt attention. sI-4
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19

IIuv your tickets go that you Gun como over
the Southern Kansas railroad from knnias
city. II you are only ON an sNrl9ring trlp' 4uy
1lth To Medicine Lodge AMI return. IL can be
purchased NJ any Of the principal tistct oihcCs
east 81 the Missouri river. ut one fare for the
round trip. N you are coming here 20 stay.
and want tO bring your household goods,
agricultural implements, &c. and livestock
with YOU, the rate will be $50 per car loud fr m
Kansas City to Medicine Lodge; or ify Uu have
not carload, the rate will hc 60 cents p"r
hundred.
For further Information write 20 or Cnll on
3. u. HYMNS, General Freight and Passenger
Agent, Lawrence, kRns.
q. T.. McDONAUGH. ~. LOuis, Mo.
I'm. CONAN. Room 2, Union Depot. Kansas city.
W. %. HYNEs, indianapolis, Ind.
JAKE HALDKHNAN, rittsburg, Pa.
Southern Kansas Railroad limo Card.
GOING FAST.
pss-cnFcr and Express, lceycs ...... a:li p. M.
FroHht, leaves ''"" y. III o.
CoMINo Wat.
Passenger and Express. Erriy .f..... o. - y. N.
Freight, arrives $50 p. m.
:. u. HYErs. G.. p. \.
II. CASE, Local Agent.
POSTAL.
PoltOflic" ~ Medicine Lodge opou from "
10 rM. Sundays one hour ON arrival ot mail.
Money order office. r. 4. NCCLrAtY. D.. y.
a. .MJCLEANY, As-if,aut.
The Mails
Prom Attica and Hl Ia t'yu POINTS, arrives
daily NJ t".i5 ". leaves daily "t a.iI 70 g.
FROM Ashland, COldwutcr. Ng-cutuupa, sol
dicr Creek. lied Crock, sun tity, l.uk" cry.
Mingona, Kingman, Bruss, New hiOwH, arrives
r. III. arrives Mondays. wednesday, and rri-
III y-atbPM. Dcpartsfuc-days,T Thursday ana
Saturdays ntSAM.
PROM iukn. Film Mills and sdrutoeu prgiycs or
ruesiays and Fridays ut5 rN u'l drl arts on
"wednesday and Saturdays at b 70.
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POSTAL
LOCAL NEWS.

NONEV II. NJ. INCistuNN. Orcru
NONE i ! House Block. loans mon
ey on personal or chattCl security. Is
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
RESnrR(,ES

State 1T kansas, oo,IAfy or Harder, S.;
I, o. &. EwART. Cashier OF the above
| named bank, do solemnly swear that fhA ss0ve
statement y true 90 the best Of my knowledge
| and belief o. G. EWART. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
/ 18th day Of October, 1ESs.
&. V SAMPLE, Notary Public.
Term expires August 3 1901
Corect-Attesf:
o. Rogers, Directors.
p. A. simmons, =
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19

Our stock of Domestics Staples and Groceries will be
kept full and complete in order such goods as do
not move rapidly. We square, honest business We
that you shall have Rousing Benefit if YOU choose
to avail yourself of this rare opportunity.
Our stock OF Clothing Boots, Shoes Hats Underwear
etc., must go and propose to make such prices will sell
Them do purchasers good and save them many dollar
We can you from IS to rs cents per hundred on
Flour which we guarantee equal to any Flour Sold
On 500 pound lots upward we will make specia
prices
We have large line of Mems Fine Boots and Shoes
which we will offer at ACTUAL COST This is money.sav.
ing investment
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List of Letter

List of Letters.
THE following letters remain uncalled for AT
i the posoffice in Medicine Lodge, for the
week ending October l5 1887. In calling for
them please state that they are advertised.
+ AshbaugA, Mrs John w. Benshane,
l.. K. Belts, John H. Bryan,
Isidor Browman Will Davis,
f. G. Grigsby, j. j. Hopper,
ID. Hgicy. w. w. Robinson,
Miss Lizzie Richly, Lewis Sesline.
:. A. Wagner.
r. A. McCIEAREY u NJ
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Warning Notice.

" II uIHB NUIIC6s
Notice is hereby given to all parties
not to cash the following county war
rants:
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Dated Oct. ;Ird and4th, 1887, as the same were
lost or stolen. j. b. MCGINHIs.
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Do not fail to come and see us before buying
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Democratic Central Committee.
NOW TO GET TO DARHEG COUNTY.

til. O'BRYAS. CHAIRMAN.
D. ID DHIZELI. SECRETARY.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-10
FOREIGN.
China Pays No Regard to a French
Offer OF Mediation.
Execution OF a Rich Christian mer-
chant.
The London Papers on the Late
Henry Ward seecher.

LONDON, March 9.-Commander Chad
wick. United States naval attache in Lon
don,had an interview this morning with Vice
Admiral Graham, comptroller Of the navy at
the admiralty office, in relation the state
ments that Draughtsman Terry, who has
Deen dismissed from the Chatham navy yard.
had revealed secrets Of naval designs to the
American legation. The controller said that
these were merely newspaper assertions and
that as far as tbe stories connected anybody
In the legation with the dock yard ltreachery
they were entirely false. All that the admir-
atty knew was that Terry had sold TO private
persons designs which he had gained pos
session OF by reason Of his position In the
government employ. An agent Of the ASS
eiated Press In London has been authorized
TO deny that the American legation was in
any way implicated in the Chatham navy
yard scandal
The Telegraph, commenting upon Beecher.
says: NO preacher on the platform In Amer
lea put more intensity Of heart into his dis
courses than the man whose clarion voice
rang every Sunday In Plymouth church.
with all his faults, and they were many. II
Is doubtful II America will produce another
Beecher.
The Standard says: Beecher was one Of
the comparatively few Americans enjoying
worldwide reputation. Having peculiar ex-
ceptional gifts for the ministry, his capacity
Tor work was amazing
SHANGHAI, March "A rich Christian
merchant named L0 has been executed here
In disregard Of French mediation In his be-
half This Is taken as an indication that
Chinais determined to maintain her denial
that France has any exceptional right OF pro-
lection on religious grounds.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-10
THE MARITIME BANK FAILURE
Due to the Bank Carrying Several
unsound Houses.

ST. JOHN, N. B., March 9.-R. A. & j.
Stewart, the lumber firm whom ii was ru-
mored had brought down the Maritime Bank,
maintain that it Is all right. 1t Is semi-offi-
cially stated that the crash OF the bank was
due 70 its carrying several dead" houses
Mr.. Mcclellan, president of the Maritime
Bank, was manager Of the Bank OF British
North America in the furry of 10 years ago,
and was retired. The agencies Of the Mari
time throughout the provinces have all been
closed. The president says they will pay ali
demands, that the stockholders will be- the
losers TO a considerable extent. 1t Is evident
that some business houses in the city have
confidence In the banks ability TO meet
notes, as they offer To taks all such at par.
The banking house Of acLellan Il Co., has
Stopped business Tor the present.
There Is still feeling OF uneasiness in
financial and commercial circles over the sus-
pension OF the Maritime Bank. There are
many rumors In circulation, but no more fail
nres have occurred, and reports are general
~ regarded without foundation. MacLel-
Ian x Co, private bankers, in which Thomas
Mcclellan. president of the Marine Bank,
was partner, had considerable run on their
deposits, and has been compelled to take ad-
vantage Of the 80 days rule before withdraw
ais can be made. The firm dissolved yester-
day morning, A. G. Blair, jnnior partner con-
tinuing in the busidess. The directors OF
the Maritime Bank, who so far have refused
to disclose only facts connected vito the sus-
pension are now engaged In preparing a
statement oil the concerns affairs.
The Portland daily press., 1887-03-10
BEEcHER's FUNERAL.
New Arrangements Made for the
Time and the Services.
The Body to Lie In State In Plymouth
Church.
Public Testimonials TO the Great
Preachers Memory.

NEW YORK, March 9.-The arrangements
for the funeral Of the late Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher were changed at noon to-day. The
maj ceremony will not take place until
Saturday. As arranged to-day a private
funeral service will be held at the house to-
morrow morning at 9.30 The body will
then lie in state at Plymouth church until
Friday morning at 1890 when public funeral
services will be held. III 1t Is deemed aa-
visable the body will lie in state until Satuf-
day morning when there will be private
burial.
The body of the late Henry Ward Beecher
was embalmed by Undertaken Hopper to-
day and casts were taken of the face, hands
and one arm by sculptor j. Q. Ward Of New
York city. Mrs. Beecher took a drive this
morning with Mrs. Bigelow. On her return
1t was noticed that she was suffering very
much from prostration. She was so weak
she had to be almost carried up the steps Of
her house. The citizens committee has com
pleted its arrangements for public services
after a private one at the house ON Thurs
day morning. The 18th regiment will escort
the body from the house to the church, and
viii then leave company G., composed Of
Plymouth church men to do guard of honor
duty over the remains. The regiment will
parade in full dress uniform and the officers
Will wear badge of mourning for 30 days.
The Alumni Association of Amherst Col
lege, OF which the late Henry Ward Beecher
was member, held a meeting this after
noon, Elliot Sanford presided. A committee
was appointed to draw up resolutions. A
A delegation will attend the funeral on be-
half of the college and association.
A special meeting of the New York Press
Club was held this afternoon to take action
on the death of their fellow member, the
late Henry Ward Beecher. Gen. HoratiO c.
King presided. Resolutions Of regret in the
loss of the distinguished divine, and Of SYM
pathy for his family were adopted and
committee was appointed to attend the
funeral